Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral

Get a spectacular bird’s eye view of Port Canaveral and its surrounding areas from two observations desks at the Exploration Tower. Discover more about this unique part of Florida from seven floors of exhibits and interactive play. Experience what it's like to be a Port Canaveral Pilot and navigate your boat using a simulator Canaveral Harbor to great cruise ships. Explore Central Florida's past and present with the touch of a finger using our large-scale interactive map. Learn about the Port's vibrant history and the key events that helped transform it into the flourishing harbor we know in our state-of-the-art theatre. Rocket Launches: A never before seen panoramic view of not only Port Canaveral and our cruise ships, but of Kennedy Space Center. Our 7th floor outdoor observation deck is the place to be, to watch a rocket launch! Seven stories above the ground, on an open promenade you and your guests can see a launch like no other location in Port Canaveral. Use our high end telescopes to get a spectacular up-close and uninhibited view of the rocket before and during launch. Star gazing and astronomy enthusiasts, will want to stick around for the best view in town.


This is the place to be for space exploration! Featuring:
• Indoor and outdoor observation decks
• Event Venues
• Auditorium
• Exhibit Space – 5,500 ft on four floors
• Gift Shop
• Cafe